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The Germans could not invade the British isles, so their best hope was to starve the UK of imported food and weapons, by sinking any ships going to or from Britain. But Britain had a much stronger navy than the Germans, and the Germans would be unlikely to catch up in a traditional naval race, so they had to try an unconventional tactic. U-boats were perfect for this, because they could hide under the seas, where it wouldn't matter how many more ships the British might have on the surface, and then pop up out of nowhere to sink a ship and disappear again.
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How did Germany attempt to counteract British naval strength during World War 1?
The u boat
Which country was responsible for sinking the british passenger liner lusitania in may 1915?
It was sunk in May 1915 during World War 1 by Germany.
Who had fought the US in World War I?
Germany fought the us in world war 1
What does PT boat mean in World War 2?
Patrol Torpedo Boat
How the World War II started and why?
World War 2 was started when the allies declared war on germany because Germany invaded poland. Germany invaded poland because Hitler wanted to reclaim the kand that germany lost after world war 1
What country in world war 11 had submarines called u boat?
Germany
Is a U boat a submarine?
A U-boat was a submarine used by Germany in World War 1 and World War 2.
What country had you boat in World War 2?
Germany by ur uncle luay
What kind of boat did the U.S not like Germany using during World War 1?
The United States was upset by Germany's use of the U-boat or submarine.
Why did US join the war effort of World War 1?
Germany's policy of unrestricted U-Boat activity.
Who was sunk by U-boat during the world war 1?
Britain's Lusitania was sunk by Germany
What is important about World War 2?
hittler was the 'king of germany'
How did Germany attempt to counteract British naval strength during World War 1?
The u boat
Why did US entered World War 1 in 1917?
Germany's policy of unrestricted U-Boat activity.
What was an important condition of the armistice that world war 1?
One of the important conditions of the armistice that ended the First World War was that Germany had to terminate all military hostilities. Germany also had to surrender its submarines.
Who were cuba's allies in the World War 2?
declared war on japan, Germany and Italy. Cuban forces sank a u boat
Someone from Germany that had an important role in world war 1?
Keiser Wilhelm
